Kankakee girls track and field won the Southland, Michael Clark, Nick Pignatiello and Gavin Jones combined for Bishop McNamara's second no-hitter this week and more in Wednesday's Daily Journal roundup.

Allie Johnson threw a one-hitter and Liliana Irwin belted a two-run home run to help lead the Beecher softball team to a 5-0 home win over Peotone on Wednesday, a game that featured five pairs of sisters between the teams.

While a major hurdle still remains, the developer for a planned 32-unit Kankakee senior housing plan gained approval from the Kankakee City Council.

The IHSA released the 2026 softball postseason brackets on Wednesday. Bradley-Bourbonnais is one of the top seeds at its host sectional, and the local Class 2A field remains as strong as ever and more.

Manteno officials remind residents the village has money after a misconception arose during public participation.

A group of six 100 year olds at Westwood Riverside Senior Living Community have seen much and continue their journey.

Kankakee County Coroner Bob Gessner identified 38-year-old Aaron Moore, of Chicago, as the victim killed in Tuesday’s shooting.

A pencil can draft a page, sketch a beam, mark a board, solve a problem, or capture an observation before it disappears. It does its job quietly, and it does not demand that the first attempt be flawless.

Secret Food Pantry brings mobile groceries to Bourbonnais on May 7, offering free food and raffle entries to residents in need.

The Kankakee Speedway will host Friday Night Lights racing on Friday, May 8.